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March 31 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace jumps; ICU, active cases climb
The state’s vaccination pace is firmly on the upswing after plateauing for several weeks. But active COVID-19 cases are trending higher, too, and intensive care needs are at their highest level in more than two months.
Will the pandemic permanently change how we dress? 
Host Angela Davis talks to a clothing designer and a professor of apparel about how fashion choices are changing during the pandemic. Some consumers want comfort and brands that reflect their social concerns.
Many world leaders call for treaty on future pandemics
Given a lack of international coordination that has beset the current coronavirus pandemic, whether such a treaty could be reached or adhered to is an open question.
March 30 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination upswing; active cases trend higher
The state’s vaccination pace is moving higher again after plateauing for several weeks. But active COVID-19 cases are trending higher, too. On the first day of shots for anyone 16 and older, officials said more than 1 million Minnesotans are now fully vaccinated.